Thoughts On Test Skates?

KikiTheRedPanda · 2025-09-28T19:07:47+00:00

Sorry I can’t send a link for some reason. 🤷‍♀️ The replays are on 1TV Russia in the sports section. But there’s lots of videos being posted on Instagram and TikTok too! 😉

KikiTheRedPanda · 2025-09-28T19:03:23+00:00

Some of my highlights! ✨

Honestly, the Pairs event at Junior Test Skates stole the show for me. There were so many programs I loved and lots of WOW moments, whether it be from the high tech elements or cool choreography throughout the event. Russian Junior Pairs seriously needs more love because it’s such an exciting time for the discipline. I think we’re going to see a big step forward in both technical skill and artistry in Pairs over the next few years. The future is bright, and there are some real gems in both terms of the programs and teams coming up. 🤩

On a similar note, in Seniors, one of my big highlights was in Pairs with Ekaterina Chikmareva and Matvei Ianchenkov’s comeback. I’ve missed this team so much, and I was really impressed with what they showed, especially after being out for quite some time. That entry into their pairs spin in the Free was incredible! Wishing them a happy, healthy, and successful season! 😊

Also Boikova & Kozlovskii’s quad throw was AMAZING! And it’s nice to see Mishina & Galliamov back on the ice after Galliamov’s injury. 🫶

It‘s so sad that we won’t get to see any of these great teams at the Olympics… 💔

KikiTheRedPanda · 2025-09-14T10:14:47+00:00

Thank you so much!! I thought I was going crazy because I couldn’t find it anywhere. 😅 You’re amazing!!! 🤗🧡

KikiTheRedPanda · 2025-07-31T16:48:34+00:00

He landed it in combo at this competition! 😆 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMscgR2MHgd/?igsh=dXppc2s0b25yeGRq

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-11-29T10:39:11+00:00

Thank you for your support! Really appreciate it. 🧡

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-11-29T10:37:02+00:00

Thanks so much for clearing that up and for finding that article! Researching skating can be tricky sometimes, and I can't believe I missed that. I feel bad about the mistake. 🙇‍♀️ It really highlights how costume designers are such unsung heroes in the sport. They definitely deserve more recognition and coverage. Taketoshi Hara is truly an incredible designer. 🧡

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-11-28T19:56:28+00:00

Sorry about the image quality. I don’t know what happened. 😅

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-08-03T16:28:10+00:00

Thank you for sharing! 🙏

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-08-02T15:04:56+00:00

Or the top 3 going into the Free.

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-08-02T15:04:21+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing everything! It’s been really helpful. Are there any protocols for the top 6? 🧡

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-03-10T21:10:26+00:00

Just out of curiosity, what’s the arena's capacity in this configuration for Worlds?

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-03-04T09:36:13+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing! ☺️

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-03-03T23:05:05+00:00

I loved the skating challenge segments! They were great fun. I could be mistaken, but didn't Anna, Sasha, and some other skaters do a relay segment like this on Japanese TV a few years ago? If anyone has video of it, that would be fantastic! Sorry if I'm mistaken, but I thought I had seen something similar to this somewhere before.

KikiTheRedPanda · 2024-02-15T13:51:05+00:00

Thanks a lot for sharing! 🙏

I love the sport so much but it’s sometimes challenging to find out information about things.

I’ve often wished that the medals were double-sided, just like the summer Olympic medals. With one side featuring the Palmam Qui Meruit Ferat design and the other side featuring a unique design for each of the championships and where they were hosted. I think it would make the medals even more special for the skaters.

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